How To Succeed In The Digital Music Business

Before Kay and I go to see Kelly Clarkson at Universal (and attend the Afterparty), I wanted to let you know about out new my new Digital Music Business Social Media Network.

A New Kind of Music Business Social Media Network - Join Today.

Succeed in the Digital Music Business Network is a different type of network.  Nothing against any other Social Media Site.  We have our Facebook, Myspace and Youtube accounts.  But our network will provide a way for you to stop by and learn from true Music Business Insiders.

If you’re the type that enjoy’s interacting only with those focused on selling more music to more fans?  If so,  you’ll want to stop by and build a Music Biz Profile.  Once you sign up and create your log-in, you’ll be able to access sound information on succeeding in today’s music biz.

New Music Music Biz Podcast’s Coming  Soon

Also coming soon are more of our Digital Music Biz Podcasts.  We will be discussing today’s most pressing and impressive music biz topics.

In every show we provide the information that the insiders at the highest levels of the music biz are paying attention to (or should be).  We give you practical steps that you can take to lift your music career in the right direction.

If you join our new network, and or listen to our radio shows, you’ll get insider information that it normally take the average novice in the music biz at least 10 years to learn.

We invite you to stop by and learn what we have to offer to help you succeed in the digital music business. Or enjoy to our Music Biz Podcast.

Radio and Record Label Royalty War Declared at 2009 GRAMMY’s

Recently Kay and I were watching the 2009, Grammys.  Overall a very boring and bland throwback show, with mostly watered-down performances.  I honestly wish CBS would just airing the Grammys.

Neil Portnow (President/CEO of The Recording Academy)

Of course there were the ceremonial ‘yes we can” droppings littered throughout Mr. Portnow’s GRAMMY Presentation Speech. But what struck me was when (The President/CEO of  The Recording Academy, who host the GRAMMY’s) said. Neil Portnow, Mr. GRAMMY said and I quote;

“… When it comes to protecting a musician’s intellectual property and the right to earn a living, The Academy says, “Yes, we can!” And with a new Congress, we will champion the passage of pending legislation to ensure, that just like in every developed country in the world, all music creators are compensated for their performances when played on traditional radio.”

That Legislation is the Performance Rights Act (H.R. 848) is a bipartisan bill seeking to  secure  royalties for terrestrial radio airplay. Ostensibly it’s to pay  vocalists and instrumentalists Royalties for Radio Airplay.

What is Happening Here?

If you’ve been one of the few wise people in today’s Music Biz, you’ve stopped by one of our Websites or Blogs.  If you happened to click on this blog on September 27, 2007, You would have read “Radio and Records War“  In that article, Yours  Truly – Jeronimo Black, said;

When Jeronimo Black Speaks Smart People Listen

“So, what is happening is that radio and records are both media Titanic’s  that are sinking.  The passengers on both ships are trying to use the other to stay afloat.  At this rate they will be selling their wares in Davy Jones Locker.”

September 27, 2007

Is the Performance Rights Act — H.R. 848 a Royalty Grab by Record Labels?

That is for you to decide.  I know at this rate the Major Record Labels as well as Radio Stations are both making mistakes in focus.  These mistakes are going to lead to misteps and miss-management of the two most important cornerstones of Music Promotion.

Believe it or not,  If you’re an Indie Artist with your own Record Label, and you have the  desire to succeed in today’s music biz,  the next few years stand to show you the most promise.  This Royalty War (between Radio Stations and Record Labels will provide enough room for Independent Record Labels to give-and-take and get on the charts.  And hopefully onto success.

You Don’t Have to trust or believe me,  but I know what I’m talking about

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Are Record Labels Unfair To Artist?

Is George Michael A Professional Slave? (Source: WikiPedia)

Major Labels have been accused of being “unfair” to recording artists. This is a primary reason for Artists Like Jay-Z, Prince, Toby Keith, Garth Brooks, Tamia and scores of others to go “Indie”.  So are Record Labels unfair to recording artists? No. It’s just business.

Major Record Labels stack the deck in their favor. Once a recording artist signs a Major Record Label Deal, that artist is rolling the dice. If they win they also Lose. Let’s take 80’s Super Star George Micheal.

Professional Slavery?

The New York Times reports that British Pop Singer, George Michael was refused the opportunity to leave his Record Label Sony.  Mr. Michael stated that his contract amounted to what could be termed “Professional Slavery”. If Mr. Michaels were to release a soundtrack, to accompany his legal drama  it would be 14 years long.

George Michael definately feels that Major Record Label Deals are unfair.

World Music Promotion 2.0

The Succeed In the Music Biz Team, Jeronimo Black and Kasondra K will be interviewing Al Walser on BlogTalkRadio.com/Music-Biz-Podcast.  This R & B, Hip Hop, Caribbean artist from the Principality of Liechtenstein uses the internet to promote his music to the world.

We invite you to join the conversation.  Saturday, November 15, 2008 at 3pm.

Meanwhile watch this entertaining video for a taste of Al Walser’s music and interests.

Hot Topic launches DRM-free music service

Hot Topic, the alternative rock accessories and apparel store, launches a DRM-free music store to compete with iTunes and Amazon. According to Hot Topic, Shockhound offers tracks from major record labels, like Universal Music Group, Sony BMG, Warner Music Group, and EMI Music, as well as independent labels.

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